Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2026

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Virginia's 8th Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: Pending
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Virginia
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 8th Congressional District of Virginia, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr., Frank Ferreira, Mo Seifeldein, Anthony Arthur Sabio, and Heerak Christian Kim are running in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)
	Submit photo	Frank Ferreira (D)
	Submit photo	Mo Seifeldein (D)
		Anthony Arthur Sabio (R)
		Heerak Christian Kim (R)

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Frank Ferreira

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-ferreira-03a3139_ferreira-for-us-congress-introduction-activity-7351028359729934337-eDbD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFkcbNYBS5Pg71U5nRpogdMJ9wBfrpCAG7Y"

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Key Messages

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The times have changed, and so must we.

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The times have changed, and so must we.

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The times have changed, and so must we.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Virginia

Ballotpedia will publish the dates and deadlines related to this election as they are made available.

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Frank Ferreira (D)

The times have changed, and so must we.

The times have changed, and so must we.

The times have changed, and so must we.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Domestic and Foreign Affairs.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Frank Ferreira (D)

My immigrant parents. With only a 4th-grade education but a "master's" in "street smarts" they raised a family, put my sisters and me through college, and purchased a home.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Clear and Present Danger - "Mr. President, I don't dance." "To whom much is given, much is expected."

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Tenacity, audacity, honesty and ethics.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Frank Ferreira (D)

I have nearly 25 years of professional government service at all levels.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Placing the public good above all.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Making an impact on people's daily lives. Making it better.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Without any question, September 11, 2001. I was 36 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Working as a pharmacy tech. This was back in high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Frank Ferreira (D)

I'm a bibliophile - a lover of books. Like a parent, I loved them all. Something to be learned from all of them.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Bond, James Bond.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Frank Ferreira (D)

"Honesty," Billy Joel.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Always being underestimated - but always prevailing in the end.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Frank Ferreira (D)

The power of the purse.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Of course.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Frank Ferreira (D)

The US is facing three existential risks:

1. Nuclear War 2. Climate Change

3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Frank Ferreira (D)

No - it should be changed to four years so that governing and not elections are the priority.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Let me get elected. In general, I'm not opposed to it.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Frank Ferreira (D)

TBD.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Frank Ferreira (D)

The death of a 12-year-old student due to the gross negligence of our current congressman in failing to address risks at Reagan National Airport.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Frank Ferreira (D)

A priest, a rabbi, and an imam ... I love to hear jokes but can't tell one to save my life!

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Certainly.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Congress must reassert this constitutional power that has been abdicated by the current Congress where my opponent serves.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Oversight must be a priority, especially given the current state of affairs. American has no kings.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Frank Ferreira (D)

"Built it and they will come."

What committees interest you?

Frank Ferreira (D)

Foreign Relations Oversight

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Frank Ferreira (D)

100% agree.

You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:

• Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.
• Heerak Christian Kim
• Mo Seifeldein

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.	Democratic Party	$645,761	$521,471	$681,353	As of June 30, 2025
Frank Ferreira	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Mo Seifeldein	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Anthony Arthur Sabio	Republican Party	$140	$7	$134	As of June 30, 2025
Heerak Christian Kim	Republican Party	$700	$730	$249	As of June 30, 2025
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	9/2/2025	8/26/2025	8/19/2025	8/12/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

This section will contain information on ballot access related to this state's elections when it is available.

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

2024

See also: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)

Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Jerry Torres, David Kennedy, and Bentley Hensel in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)	71.5	274,593
		Jerry Torres (R)	24.7	94,676
		David Kennedy (Independent)	2.6	9,956
		Bentley Hensel (Independent)	1.0	3,656
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,034

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 383,915
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeramy Olmack (No Party Affiliation)
• Stephen Leon (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Campbell (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Jerry Torres advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mike Webb (R)
• Bill Moher (R)
• Adam Sahebian (R)
• Heerak Christian Kim (R)
• Gavin Proffitt (R)

2022

See also: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Karina Lipsman and Teddy Fikre in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)	73.5	197,760
		Karina Lipsman (R)	24.8	66,589
		Teddy Fikre (Independent)	1.5	4,078
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	503

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 268,930
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Victoria Virasingh in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.	77.1	39,062
		Victoria Virasingh	22.9	11,583

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,645
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Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Karina Lipsman defeated Kezia Tunnell, Jeff Jordan, Heerak Christian Kim, and Monica Carpio in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on May 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karina Lipsman (R)	61.5	440
		Kezia Tunnell (R)	19.1	137
		Jeff Jordan (R)	15.9	114
		Heerak Christian Kim (R)	2.4	17
		Monica Carpio (R)	1.1	8

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 716
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2020

See also: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Jeff Jordan in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)	75.8	301,454
		Jeff Jordan (R)	24.0	95,365
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	926

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 397,745
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Straw (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Jeff Jordan defeated Mark Ellmore in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on May 30, 2020.

		Candidate
		Mark Ellmore (R)
✔		Jeff Jordan (R)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Heerak Christian Kim (R)
• Mike Webb (R)

District analysis

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See also

Virginia	2026 primaries	2026 U.S. Congress elections
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Footnotes

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Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tim Kaine (D)

Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

District 1

Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

District 7

Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

District 9

H. Morgan Griffith (R)

District 10

Suhas Subramanyam (D)

District 11

Vacant

Democratic Party (7)

Republican Party (5)

Vacancies (1)

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